Featured Scrambler My New Toy.

Discussion in 'Thruxton, Scrambler & Trident' started by MARKYMARKTHREE, Mar 1, 2020.

  1. MARKYMARKTHREE

    MARKYMARKTHREE Senior Member

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    #1 MARKYMARKTHREE, Mar 1, 2020
    Just to prove us southerners arnt a bunch of jessies, I picked up my new bike today from Fowlers Bristol with comfort seat for the memsaab. Sunshine, hail, rain, wind and general chilliness didn't put us off and me and the boy on his Jap bike went for a blast to W.S.M. for afternoon tea and cake then home to Clevedon. Cracking bike and handles like a dream. Out with the good lady tomorrow.
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    Any tips on how to remove the orange reflectors on the forks without causing damage?
    ABS, traction control, couple of different ride modes, fuel gauge but I am buggered if i can find the kick starter thingy. :)
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  2. alfie

    alfie Getting older but still going for it
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    #2 alfie, Mar 1, 2020
    Nice bike, Welcome and have fun.
    Alfie
     
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  3. TillyB

    TillyB Active Member

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    #3 TillyB, Mar 1, 2020
    I just warmed the reflectors up with a hair dryer and peeled them off.
     
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  4. johne

    johne Standing on the shoulders of dwarves.

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    #4 johne, Mar 1, 2020
    Great looking bike, enjoy.
     
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  5. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    #5 Tigcraft, Mar 1, 2020
    Well done, start as you mean to go along!!
     
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  6. JerryBB

    JerryBB Noble Member

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    #6 JerryBB, Mar 1, 2020
    should be a lot of fun
     
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  7. Don the Don

    Don the Don Bigger Than The Average Bear

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    #7 Don the Don, Mar 1, 2020
    Nice bike, enjoy and ride safe
     
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  8. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!

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    #8 Sandi T, Mar 2, 2020
    Nice bike, MarkyMarkThree! Glad you made it home in the bad weather.

    I've removed reflectors successfully by initially doing what @TillyB recommended but following that up with some strong fishing line and sort of gently putting the line between the fork and reflector and gently "sawing" the reflector off. Then I removed most of the leftover "ogg" with my hand and finish it off with something like Goo Gone. Oh, and be patient!! Slow and steady gets the job done with minimal swearing or scratches.
     
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  9. Lanerider

    Lanerider Well-Known Member

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    #9 Lanerider, Mar 2, 2020
    You will enjoy i have the same its now a year old and i love it
     
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  10. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    #10 steve lovatt, Mar 2, 2020
    Lovely bike :cool:
    Reflector removal equals hairdryer and dental floss!
     
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  11. capt

    capt Elite Member

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    #11 capt, Mar 2, 2020
    Get the residual glue off with a natural solvent , Eucalyptus oil is a good or Tea Tree oil :););)


    cheers capt
     
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  12. cliverdee

    cliverdee Well-Known Member

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    #12 cliverdee, Mar 2, 2020
    Great stuff... yup cracking bike.. I had an18 plate, one of the original Street Scramblers, but when I test rode the uprated New Street Scrambler I could really tell the difference in power response, (and the front brake!), so changed to one last May. Let us know if your wife was OK being pillion next to the hot pipes.. I managed to slap a few bags on as solo for a few days away last year...looks a bit of a dogs dinner but worth it as I just love the bike... have fun

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  13. dilligaf

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    #13 dilligaf, Mar 2, 2020
    Nice bike mate :cool:
     
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  14. Easy Tiger

    Easy Tiger Elite Member

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    #14 Easy Tiger, Mar 2, 2020
    lovely stuff Mark, have fun :cool:
     
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  15. MARKYMARKTHREE

    MARKYMARKTHREE Senior Member

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    #15 MARKYMARKTHREE, Mar 2, 2020
    Thanks guys, I shall put the hot air gun, angle grinder and barbed wire back in the shed then. When she goes out tomorrow I shall sneak her hair drier and flossing stuff into the garage. :)
     
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  16. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    #16 Wessa, Mar 4, 2020
    Nice bike mate, enjoy...
     
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  17. garethr

    garethr Well-Known Member

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    #17 garethr, Mar 4, 2020
    Welcome!

    I'm enjoying mine. Also bought from Fowlers.
     
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  18. MARKYMARKTHREE

    MARKYMARKTHREE Senior Member

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    #18 MARKYMARKTHREE, Mar 4, 2020
    We have been out on it Monday & Tuesday and its just ear to ear smiles. Mrs is a good pillion and finds the bike dead comfy, we shall see what she says after a long ride. I made her aware of the hot tail pipes and they haven't been a problem so far, I like way it keeps your right leg warm. Weather looks good tomorrow and she is working so I can see a good solo run coming up tomorrow.:cool:
     
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  19. cliverdee

    cliverdee Well-Known Member

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    #19 cliverdee, Mar 4, 2020
    Great stuff... having fun on a bike is what it’s all about ⭐️
     
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  20. PH1969

    PH1969 Well-Known Member

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    #20 PH1969, Mar 5, 2020
    Nice bike.
    Reflectors will just pull off as they are new, or as mentioned above a hair dryer will ease them. Spray the residual adhesive on the stanchion with furniture polish, leave it 10 mins and it will literally just wipe off.
     
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